Rare large single-family home in the heart of Brighton's coveted Oak Square neighborhood! This property features a beautifully renovated kitchen and a potential in-law unit on the walkout lower level, perfect for extended family, rental income, or extra living space. Investors take notice: this single-family is zoned 3F-4000 (multifamily), offering exciting potential for conversion (buyer to do own due diligence). Whether you're an investor or a homeowner looking to settle into a vibrant community, this property offers endless potential. Enjoy unbeatable convenience with easy access to the Green Line and bus routes, plus a short drive to the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, and Cambridge. You're just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Boston Landing, Brighton Ave, and Harvard Ave. Easy to show. All offers due Tuesday, June 23 5pm.
Sold for $1,175,000
$1,175,000
53 Fairbanks St, Brighton, MA 02135
6beds
2,206sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
4,300 Square Feet Lot
$1,172,000 Zestimate®
$533/sqft
$6,050 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,172,000
$1.11M - $1.23M
$6,050/mo
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Walkout lower levelBeautifully renovated kitchen
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Listed by:
Nike John 617-640-4104,
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office 888-854-7493
Bought with:
Jessica Letourneau
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73537121
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,206
- Total interior livable area: 2,206 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,206
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,300 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:22 P:04009 S:000,1218967
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brighton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $533/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $930,200
- Annual tax amount: $10,772
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Sold | $1,175,000$533/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $1,175,000$533/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Contingent | $1,175,000$533/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+35.8%$533/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Listing removed | $4,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,500+7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 9/15/2020 | Sold | $865,000+1.8%$392/sqft |
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| 8/6/2020 | Pending sale | $849,900$385/sqft |
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| 7/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $849,900+30.8%$385/sqft |
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| 9/26/2018 | Listing removed | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 8/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 2/3/2003 | Sold | $650,000+345.2%$295/sqft |
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| 9/2/1988 | Sold | $146,000$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,772 +9.2% | $930,200 +2.8% |
| 2024 | $9,861 +4.5% | $904,700 +3% |
| 2023 | $9,433 +7.7% | $878,300 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $8,759 +10.6% | $805,100 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $7,919 +5.2% | $742,200 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $7,530 +4.2% | $713,100 +4% |
| 2019 | $7,226 +6.6% | $685,600 +6% |
| 2018 | $6,780 +504% | $646,900 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $1,122 -82.6% | $615,800 +5% |
| 2016 | $6,452 +4.6% | $586,500 +15.1% |
| 2015 | $6,169 +8.6% | $509,400 +17.8% |
| 2013 | $5,682 +1.3% | $432,400 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $5,609 +2% | $430,100 |
| 2011 | $5,501 +6.6% | $430,100 -1% |
| 2010 | $5,162 +10.3% | $434,500 -1.3% |
| 2009 | $4,679 -4.7% | $440,200 -1.7% |
| 2008 | $4,911 -2.2% | $447,700 -2% |
| 2007 | $5,019 | $456,700 |
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Neighborhood: Brighton
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- 3/10Mary Lyon K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
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- Suffolk County
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- Brighton
- 53 Fairbanks St
